...Empowering teachers to lead their students in getting to know and improve local natural resources

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

• Julie Bradley


• William Bradley


• Marsha Flamm


• Frank Sweet


• Robert Tuck


OUR PROGRAM
• The Yakima Basin Environmental Education Program is an independent, regional, 501(c)3 nonprofit science enrichment program serving public, private, & homeschool teachers, students, and the public in Central Washington.



• The program provides teacher support and training, field experience, and professional mentoring, along with appropriate educational materials, supplies, and equipment.



• Training and field experience cover a wide range of subjects, including: salmon habitat and life cycle; stormwater education; wildlife management; riparian, wetland, and aquatic habitats; habitat restoration; forests and watersheds; water quality monitoring; and water resource utilization, management, and conservation.



• Educational goals include heightened environmental awareness and appreciation, improved academic ability and performance, and a greater sense of stewardship and community.



• Teachers enjoy access to our support network, utilizing classroom and field support personnel, program materials and equipment, and a vast resource base.